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RX51 NTJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 NTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,753 miles

engine stabilizer poor

Fail 6 Feb 2015 127,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine stabilizer poor

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,029 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

underside wind deflector very corroded (rear)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 121,029 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

underside wind deflector very corroded (rear)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,381 miles

engine stabilizer bushes very worn

Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine stabilizer bushes very worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brace corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,406 miles

coolant staining around cambelt area

front discs worn

headlight aims on lower limit

o/s headlight slightly insecure

slight damage on n/s/r shocker

Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,097 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2007 63,038 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,780 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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RX51 NTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 NTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 NTJ registered?

RX51 NTJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RX51 NTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 NTJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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